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| Swiss Steak chez Cheeseparer |
My mom used to make something called Swiss steak. All I remember is that she pounded round steak, browned it after dipping the steak in flour, and did something with onion and tomato and simmered the whole business for a while. Served it with mashed potatoes and a salad.
As a bride, I tinkered with the recipe a bit, first browning the onions (one large) and removing them from the skillet (note cast iron--ugly but so cook for serious cooking). Brown round steak, floured, pounded, and seasoned (lots of salt and black pepper) in fat. I usually use canola oil and a bit of butter, but all oil is all right. When the meat is browned, smother it in the sauteed onions, sprinkle with dried marjoram, and pour an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce over the whole business. Cover and simmer until tender.
Eat and enjoy. Don't know if I've ever seen a recipe for Swiss steak. Round steak is fairly lean (cut off extra fat) and fairly cheap, and has a good beefy flavor. Oh, I usually saute a garlic clove or two with the onion. A green vegetable like broccoli, beans, or even Brussels sprouts goes well.
Did your Mom make this, too?
Old Time Swiss Steak
This is very close to my mom's recipe. Enjoy!
